Saint Paul, MN|News|
Half Of Minnesotans Disapprove of New State Flag, Star Tribune Poll Finds
A new statewide poll finds most Minnesotans are not warming to the state's redesigned flag two years after it was adopted.
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William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
15 Members Of Minneapolis Anti-ICE Group Face Federal Charges After Months of Confrontations
Prosecutors said the group tracked ICE agents by license plate, deployed flipped trailers and shield teams to block federal agents.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
Twin Cities Under Storm Threat Wednesday — Worst of It Expected 1-6 PM
Hail up to 1.5 inches and damaging winds are the main threats as storms move through Wednesday afternoon.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Two Milwaukee Suburbs Land On National List of High-Stress Communities For Parents
Study ranks Milwaukee-area suburbs among the most stressed parent communities in the country. Is yours on the list?
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Madison, WI|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Juneteenth 2026 In WI
Juneteenth on Friday is a federal holiday, but that doesn’t mean it’s a paid holiday for all Wisconsin workers.
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Southwest Minneapolis|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Juneteenth 2026 In MN
Juneteenth on Friday is a federal holiday, but that doesn’t mean it’s a paid holiday for all Minnesota workers.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Suspect Who Fired at Minneapolis Officers Still at Large After North Minneapolis Incident
A suspect who fired at Minneapolis police officers from a vehicle Monday afternoon remains at large, police say.
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Madison, WI|News|
These Are WI's Most Popular Baby Names In 2025
Can you guess which baby names were most popular in Wisconsin last year? The Social Security Administration just released the data.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
These Were MN's Most Popular Baby Names In 2025
Can you guess which baby names were most popular in Minnesota last year? The Social Security Administration just released the data.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
She Vanished From Her MN Apartment In 1987. Now There's A $25,000 Reward.
Spotlight on Crime is offering $25,000 for information on the whereabouts of Carla Anderson or who is responsible for her disappearance.
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Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Police Respond to Incident on Rahn Road, Scene Resolved Safely
The department provided an update at 12:15 p.m., saying the scene had been resolved safely.
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Madison, WI|News|
Fireworks Laws In WI: What's Legal On July 4th In 2026
Fireworks use in neighborhoods can become contentious.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Fireworks Laws In MN: What's Legal On July 4th In 2026
Fireworks use in neighborhoods can become contentious.
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Madison, WI|News|
America250 Time Capsule Will Contain This Contribution From WI
The capsule is scheduled to be reopened in 2276.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
America250 Time Capsule Will Contain This Contribution From MN
The capsule is scheduled to be reopened in 2276.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota Homeowners: How to Make Sure You Get Your Bigger Property Tax Refund
The state is automatically adding a 15 percent boost to 2025 refunds, but there are a few things you need to know.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Poll: Klobuchar Leads GOP Rivals for Governor, But She's No Lock
New poll shows Klobuchar ahead in every governor matchup, but she's below 50% against top Republicans and running behind her Senate margins.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Gophers’ Historic Arena Getting New Name
The change is part of a new 10-year partnership tied to health initiatives across Minnesota.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Suspected Drunk Driver Kills Stillwater Woman In White Bear Lake Crash: Police
A 63-year-old White Bear Township man was arrested after the fatal two-vehicle crash near Highway 61 and Highway 96, police said.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Culver Icon Destroyed In Wisconsin Storms
The bright blue barn had been a familiar landmark for more than a decade.
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